School Menus
Birchall Foodservice is proud to support schools across the North of England to create nutritious, appealing and efficient school menus. With over 80 years of experience, we understand the importance of getting school meals right – sourcing fresh, reliable ingredients and building menus that meet school food standards, reduce food waste and satisfy even the fussiest of eaters.
Our dedicated education team works closely with primary schools, secondary schools and colleges to provide a complete catering service that takes the hassle out of food planning, supplying everything kitchen teams need, from fresh produce and chilled goods to cleaning supplies and disposables.
Our experts help caterers deliver a better experience every day, so whether you’re looking to refresh your current school lunches or create a completely new offering, we can help with menu design, supplier coordination and excellent customer service.
Menu Design
We know that a well-planned school food menu should not only taste great, but should be efficient, reduce waste and improve the overall dining experience for students. That’s why Birchall offers free menu design services to schools, with support from our expert development chef and education team.
We’ll work with you to ensure your primary school menu or secondary school offer reflects national food standards and suits your pupils’ tastes. Our team helps curate meal choices across the week to balance variety and consistency, avoiding over-ordering and making sure that every ingredient is utilised.
We can help you create tasty, varied menus incorporating themed lunch days, improving allergen awareness, reducing waste and keeping your students happy.
School Food Suppliers
As trusted school food suppliers in the UK, Birchall Foodservice takes care of the entire process, delivering fresh, frozen and ambient goods to education settings across the North of England.
With our easy-to-use OrderMate platform, schools can manage their orders online, track live allergen information, and stay on top of their stockroom with confidence. We also work with a broad network of food suppliers to ensure schools get consistent, reliable deliveries, with no compromise on choice or value.
We’re proud to serve schools with the same dedication and reliability we offer all our customers, making sure every plate that goes out is backed by quality service and care.
If you’re looking to create a more efficient school menu or improve how you source food, Birchall Foodservice is here to help. Contact us today to speak with our education team and find out how we can support your school food menu planning.
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FAQs
How to cost a school menu?
Costing your school menu properly is crucial in helping you to stay on budget while offering nutritious, appealing meals. Schools can use our profit calculator to quickly work out menu prices based on ingredient cost and required margins.
Combined with development chef support and procurement advice, you can be confident that your school lunch menu is cost-effective and compliant with school food standards.
How can schools reduce food waste?
Schools can significantly reduce food waste by planning menus that use ingredients efficiently across the week. Consistent portion control, stock management and smart menu rotation help cut back on unused stock. With help from Birchall’s menu design team, schools can build flexible, tasty menus that align with ordering cycles to improve sustainability and lower costs.
What company do schools get their food from?
The majority of schools work with dedicated school food suppliers in the UK, such as Birchall Foodservice. We partner with trusted food suppliers and use our own logistics network to deliver a wide variety of products straight to your kitchen, with over 7,000 product lines and dedicated customer service, to make food supply simple, reliable and stress-free.
How do you change the school lunch menu?
Changing your school lunch menu starts with understanding your pupils’ preferences and nutritional needs. Perhaps you’re looking to introduce meat-free days, deliver allergen-friendly dishes or modernise your menu? Our team can guide you through every step of the process, helping you design a fresh menu that engages students, reduces waste and makes your kitchen team’s life easier.
